March 4, 2013​

Seedy Saturday is an opportunity to jumpstart the growing season by exchanging seeds and sharing gardening advice. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive, and brings together garden enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade planting seeds including vegetables, herbs, flowers and native species.  

Other Seedy Saturday events include:

On Sunday, February 17, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council joined the Federation of Chinese Canadians in York Region (FCCYR), special guests and residents at Vaughan City Hall to celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Snake.

Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Gino Rosati and Ward 1 Councillor Marilyn Iafrate will travel to Baguio City, Philippines, February 23 and 24 to celebrate the Flower Festival known as the ‘Panagbenga’ – the Season of Blooming. The City of Vaughan received an official invitation from Baguio City’s Mayor to attend the festival and help commemorate the 15th anniversary of the twinning of Vaughan and Baguio City. The City of Vaughan and Baguio City are Friendship Cities, a partnership established to promote social, cultural and educational exchanges.

The Maple Community Centre is featuring: badminton, basketball, futsal, soccer and glow-in-the-dark bowling at the recently renovated bowling alley.

Other specialty programs include: